The fashion magazine industry of the 1940s is wonderfully realized by Carlotta Brentan's energetic, intelligent performance. Many in the fashion industry at that time came from socially prominent families, and Kathryn and Frances McLaughlin, the identical twin fashion photographers at the center of this narrative, were no exception. Brentan's bright tone and lively pace highlight the twins' privileged upbringing, forthright manner, and strong work ethic. As the narrative shifts from Kathryn's and Frances's personal and work lives to the fashion industry as a whole, listeners learn of how photographs were replacing illustrations and drawings as the means to capture women's interest in fashions. With WWII in the background and the lack of diverse representation in fashion, Brentan's polished narration captures a moment in time when photography was becoming part of mainstream media.
Pub Date: March 5, 2024
Duration: 10 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9781797174297
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A call for art historians and museumgoers to reflect upon the lives of the models who posed for these great artists.
Author, art historian, and professor Leigh’s indignation is evident in the reading of her study of misogyny in the works of six well-known modern artists. With crisp diction and intense passion, she delves into the views of Eugène Delacroix, Gustave Courbet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Gauguin, and Pablo Picasso, all known for painting female nudes. Leigh has fun with her dramatic performances of quotes from the artists, adding lighthearted humor to an otherwise serious subject. Leigh offers many suggestions for reform in the displaying and labeling of these works and encourages students and the public to consider the artists' attitudes toward the women portrayed.
A call for art historians and museumgoers to reflect upon the lives of the models who posed for these great artists.Pub Date: Nov. 10, 2026
Duration: 13 hrs
DD ISBN: 9798318592508
Publisher: Tantor Media
Review Posted Online: Nov. 10, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 2027
Often provocative and never boring, Depraved provides plenty of material for water cooler discussions.
Pub Date: Aug. 11, 2026
Duration: 9 hrs, 5 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217338764
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Sept. 22, 2026
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 1, 2026
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